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Brilliant Management Resources - IL

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Interim Senior Insurance Accountant

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Insurance accounting experience required! This role will be responsible for transactional accounting related to premiums, commissions, and losses that feed into statutory reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Staff Accountant

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with general ledger accounting experience who enjoys financial analysis, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative environment. Insurance industry ...

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Controller

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

Lead the accounting function while mentoring a collaborative, high-performing team * Stable, mission-driven fraternal insurance organization with excellent employee retention * Outstanding benefits ...

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Staff Accountant

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with general ledger accounting experience who enjoys financial analysis, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative environment. Insurance industry ...

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Senior Accountant - Insurance

Naperville, IL · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

Insurance & Reinsurance Accounting * Process, analyze, and report Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) reserves. * Analyze Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) and Earned Premium balances. * Perform assumed ...

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Senior Accountant - Insurance

Naperville, IL · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

Insurance & Reinsurance Accounting * Process, analyze, and report Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) reserves. * Analyze Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) and Earned Premium balances. * Perform assumed ...

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Berkley

Senior Accountant - Insurance

Naperville, IL

$73K - $92K/yr

Insurance & Reinsurance Accounting * Process, analyze, and report Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) reserves. * Analyze Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) and Earned Premium balances. * Perform assumed ...

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Controller

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

Lead the accounting function while mentoring a collaborative, high-performing team * Stable, mission-driven fraternal insurance organization with excellent employee retention * Outstanding benefits ...

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Intermediate Accountant

Naperville, IL · Hybrid

Property & Casualty insurance accounting experience is a plus * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills * Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven ...

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Intermediate Accountant

Naperville, IL · Hybrid

Property & Casualty insurance accounting experience is a plus * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills * Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven ...

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Accounts Receivable & Billing Coordinator

Naperville, IL · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Our client, a Fortune 500 insurance organization, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to support its Finance and Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounts ...

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance accounting in Illinois is $92,696.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,600.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in Insurance Accounting are responsible for processing policyholder premiums, managing claims payments, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements specific to insurance operations. They also monitor compliance with state and federal insurance regulations, assist with audits, and may support financial forecasting for underwriting decisions. Much of the role involves cross-functional collaboration with claims teams, underwriters, and compliance staff. On a typical day, you can expect to spend time using specialized accounting software, reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, and ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.

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Interim Senior Insurance Accountant

Brilliant Management Resources - IL

Downers Grove, IL • On-site

$45 - $50/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Our client, an insurance company, located near Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid role: 3 days in office), is looking for a Senior Insurance Accountant to join their team.


Insurance accounting experience required! 


This role will be responsible for transactional accounting related to premiums, commissions, and losses that feed into statutory reporting.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviews and analyzes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems
  • Provides back up assistance for daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets
  • Initiates wire and ACH transactions and prepares bank transactions as well as assists in escheat process
  • Reviews and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline and provide backup where necessary on close items and is responsible for modifications to the close checklist to support financial statements
  • Manages aspects of the annual audit by working closely with external auditors and staff to complete open item requests


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation, ledger and reporting issues
  • Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems preferred
  • Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills


If you, or someone you know is interested, please apply today!

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.